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The idea that you can't put on muscle while on a calorie deficit is a common misconception. If you are doing a lot of anaerobic exercise and eating enough protein, the body will avoid burning muscle. Additionally, the original poster is probably over-estimating her caloric burn from exercise, so the net calories are…
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You are gaining muscle, which weighs more than fat. It's normal to see no movement on the scale, or even see weight gain, during the first few weeks of starting intense exercise. The key is to continue to use the tape measure as well as the scale. If you are losing inches but not weight then you are doing it right.…
